description Payback Overview
Payback is a 1999 action thriller directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Mel Gibson. The film adapts Donald E. Westlake’s novel *The Hunter* (under the Richard Stark pseudonym), previously filmed in 1967 as *Point Blank*. It features a cast including Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and Kris Kristofferson.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1999 |
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What is Payback?
Payback is a 1999 action thriller directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Mel Gibson. The film adapts Donald E. Westlake’s novel *The Hunter* (under the Richard Stark pseudonym), previously filmed in 1967 as *Point Blank*. It features a cast including Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, and Kris Kristofferson.
How good is Payback?
Payback scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Action Movie category.
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